Add 7/24 and 20/25
7/24 + 20/25 is 131/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
7/24 = 7 × 25/24 × 25 = 175/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
20/25 = 20 × 24/25 × 24 = 480/600 - Add the two like fractions:
175/600 + 480/600 = 175 + 480/600 = 655/600 - 655/600 simplified gives 131/120
- So, 7/24 + 20/25 = 131/120
In mixed form: 111/120
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